Vermilion, AB

Alberta

Vermilion is a small town in Alberta with a population of 3,948. Residents earn $78,500 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,948 Population 804/sq mi density
$78,500 Median Income $51,800 per capita
$268,000 Home Value
$1,090 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$78,500 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$268,000 home value, $1,090/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,500
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $268,000
5% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.4%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,090
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.8%
172% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.0%
19% lower than US avg

How Vermilion Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,948
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density804/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

B
Median Income$78,500
Per Capita$51,800
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty10.0%
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$268,000
Rent$1,090
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,680
Rent Burden17.9%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,024 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+28.5%
Graduate+3.8%

Community

Commute18 min

Is Vermilion a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Vermilion receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Vermilion offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Vermilion is $78,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.8%, unemployment is notably high. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Vermilion is $268,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,090 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.5% have completed high school.

Vermilion has a population of 3,948 with a density of 804 people per square mile. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.3%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 6.4% Asian.

Population

3,948
Total Population
2021 Census
804
People / sq mi
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
4.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Vermilion vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.7%
13% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg
Other Languages10.4%

Social Characteristics

Vermilion vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vermilion is $78,500, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Vermilion vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,500
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.8%
172% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.9 min
Drive Alone86.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Vermilion is $268,000, 5% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,090 (6% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$268,000
5% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,090
6% below US avg
Rent Burden17.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.1%
Renter-Occupied22.9%
Housing Units1,680

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Vermilion vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Vermilion vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation2,024 ft (617 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²)
Population Density804/sq mi
Coordinates53.3541°N, 110.8585°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.4%
63% below US avg
High School+28.5%
Graduate Degree+3.8%
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density804/sq mi
Total Area4.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.9 min
Drive Alone86.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.5%

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